 Gott was to remain with James throughout the heyday of their career, forming part of what was considered to be the core nucleus of James for a long time, together with singer Tim Booth and bassist Glennie.Gott announced his intention to leave the band in 1995, after the "Laid" / "Wah Wah" albums.According to the band's "Folklore" biography by Stuart Maconie, he was exhausted from the pressures of touring and wanted to spend more time with his family.